A classic Libby boxing match
Luke Hollister Western News | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 years, 10 months AGO
Boxers faced off, testing both balance and strength, at Libby Logger Days’ Bull andBullette of the Woods, Saturday in the J. Neils Memorial Park arena. Skye Barry placed first in the Bullette matches and Michael Curtis placed first for the Bull matches. Competitors balanced on a large log while trying to punch each other off. Crowds watching the battle joined in to cheer boxers on.
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